The Town of Minto is proud to be associated with a large number of economic development organizations and agencies. Click on the blue-underlined titles to go to their individual websites.
Minto Chamber of Commerce
While the history of businesses working together is nothing new in the area we represent, the Minto Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1999 following the amalgamation of the communities of Clifford, Harriston, Palmerston and Minto Township into the new Town of Minto.
As a larger group with representation from every corner of the town, we are working closely with local government and other organizations to ensure the voice of local business is heard and plays a role in the future direction of our community.
The Minto Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization and depends on the support of the local business community and active participation from many of the members to pursue our worthy mission.
By working together, we make a difference!
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation
CFDCs are community-based, not-for-profit organizations that are each run by a board of local volunteers. They are staffed by professionals who encourage entrepreneurship and the pursuit of economic opportunities. Through FedNor/Industry Canada, the Government of Canada provides funding, advice and support to 61 CFDCs located throughout rural and Northern Ontario.
CFDCs offer the following services:
- Strategic community planning and socio-economic development
- Support for community-based projects
- Business services
- Access to finances
Ministry of Economic Development & Trade
Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Apprenticeship Program
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) provides access to accurate, timely and relevant information on federal and provincial business-related programs, services and regulations. The COBSC is jointly managed by Industry Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services.
Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
The Workforce Planning Board is a community directed, non-profit corporation leading Waterloo Region, Wellington and Dufferin County in their approach to workforce development and labour market planning. Formerly known as the Waterloo Wellington Training and Adjustment Board, the Workforce Planning Board functions as a neutral broker of research, disseminator of information, and facilitator of collaborative partnership development. Operating as part of the Local Boards Network of Ontario, it is one of 25 local planning board areas funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to conduct and distribute local labour market research and engage community stakeholders in a planning process that supports local solutions to local issues. WPBs mandate is to provide guidance regarding important workforce and employment challenges facing Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium of Canada
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is a unique not-for-profit consortium of manufacturers, incorporated to facilitate each member's development, both individually & collectively, towards improving their global competitiveness as a strong community infrastructure of world-class business.
Junior Achievement Guelph-Wellington
(JAGW) offers a suite of programs to learn about business world practices, on a volunteer basis and with real results.
Programs are facilitated by business professionals, who volunteer their time and are trained in the course materials, to bring current business know-how to the students' learning experience. There is no charge to the schools or students to access these offerings. Instruction materials are purchased with the funds contributed by businesses, service organizations and citizens.
These real-world programs were developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines and compliment the Ministry's mandate to increase career preparedness for youth
Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration program through which Ontario nominates individuals and their families for permanent resident status based on a pre-approved job offer in the province. The Government of Ontario established Opportunities Ontario to help employers succeed in the global competition for talent.
Skills International
SkillsInternational.ca is committed to full and relevant employment for all of Canada's immigrants. This web-enabled, searchable database of candidate profiles is dedicated exclusively to profiling the skills of immigrant job seekers in Ontario. The first of its kind in Canada, this tool unites pre-screened, internationally trained individuals with employers who need their skills. It is cost effective, efficient and easy to use.
Why Make Use of Immigrant Skills?
Help relieve skill shortages resulting from an ageing population and low birth rate.
Compete in the increasingly global marketplace with international perspectives and connections.
Job satisfaction of working in field of expertise contributes to personal, family and corporate well-being.
Take advantage of human capital ("brain gain") brought to our country.
Benefit our economy with higher taxes, disposable income and increased productivity.
Capitalize on savings in educational costs.
Add new, innovative ideas in the workplace.
Demonstrate that our society gives equal opportunity to all and embraces cultural diversity. (From Making Use of Immigrant Skills to Strengthen our Communities. www.crehs.on.ca)